Quality Inspector

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector in Huntsville, AL is hiring a Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. You will inspect components, read drawings, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and IPC standards. This role requires a U.S.

citizenship and Secret clearance, 8+ years in quality inspection, and the ability to travel to customer sites. Strong data-collection skills with Excel/Word are essential. We offer a stable, mission-driven environment with opportunities to contribute to diverse

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 8+ years of inspection experience.
• Experience leading operations or teams.
• Read and interpret drawings and data packages.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components and assembled parts.
• Read and understand drawings and technical data packages.
• Perform internal AS9100 audits.
• Write non-conformance reports and investigate root causes.
• Lead or participate in 5S activities.
• Instruct technicians on installation and assembly techniques.
• Populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.

Skills

Read drawings

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Excel/Word

Travel to sites

Lifting 35 lbs

Secret clearance

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

Gauge blocks

Radius gauges

Calipers

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Sector is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team in Huntsville, AL!

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect component and assembled parts.
• Must be able to read and understand assembly instructions.
• Read and understand Drawings and Technical data packages.
• Preform Internal AS9100 audits.
• Write Non-conformance and start investigation to root cause.
• Lead or participate in 5S activities.
• Instruct technicians on proper installation assembly and techniques.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a High School diploma/GED witha minimum of 8 years of relevant Quality Inspection experience.
• Must have experience in leading operations or teams in completing tasks.
• Must be able to solve complex problems, relate with other team’s members, and communicate with other levels of management.
• Must have knowledge and understanding when reading and interpreting drawings.
• Must have knowledge of how to efficiently use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, and calipers etc.
• Must have IPC certification or 3 years of relative electrical inspection.
• Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
• Candidate must be able to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
• Candidates must have Computer Skills and can use computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.
• Applicants must be able to work full-time with minimal supervision and adjust priorities based on workflow.
• Must be willing to travel to customer sites to perform quality inspections.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Government contract and SOW interpretation.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
• Previous auditing experience.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.